One last question Rivets: Should I replace the drive wheel bushing on the right side too even though that side isn't stripping pinion gears? Or should I wait for that to happen before replacing it? Thanks once again.
Rivets, thanks once again for your advice. I cutoff the snap ring that didn't allow me to use my snap ring pliers. I installed the new bushing (which was worn down). And I put on a new pinion gear. I've attached a photo of the cut off snap ring, old bushing and the stripped pinion gear...
Rivets, in addition to the other repairs I've made regarding my pinion gear, I'm going to replace my drive shaft bushing. I'll see if that eliminates the pinion gear stripping issue. Thanks for your advice.
I have the same problem with my pinion gears. I'm doing several things to solve the problem. I bought a new bolt and a new concave washer to hold the wheel in place. I have also bought Loctite Blue 242 Threadlock to keep the bolt from loosening up. I have several hills that contribute to...